Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Moderate Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Michigan
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Reefer Trucking in Michigan
Michigan trucking is built around automotive plants and Canada cross-border bridges at Detroit and Port Huron, with I-75, I-94, and I-96 linking Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Reefer demand in Michigan is moderate, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in MI
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KLLM Transport
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated
Knight-Swift Transportation
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
Marten Transport
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Driving job listings in Michigan
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$59,500 - $84,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$62,000 - $88,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,500 - $69,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$50,000 - $70,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Michigan
Detroit
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Lansing
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Flint
Michigan
Key Freight Routes in Michigan
1
I-75 (Detroit to Mackinac)
2
I-94 (Detroit to Chicago)
3
I-96 (Detroit to Grand Rapids)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in MI
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers train new drivers)
- Understanding of reefer unit operation and temperature monitoring
- Knowledge of food safety regulations (FSMA)
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
- Willingness to work seasonal peak freight periods
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Reefer Trucking Jobs in Michigan — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Michigan?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Michigan. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
When is the busiest season for reefer drivers in Michigan?
Reefer freight in Michigan stays consistent year-round with frozen food and dairy distribution. Seasonal produce freight from southern and western states passes through MI during spring and summer, creating rate surges.
Are trucking companies in Michigan hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Michigan is moderate heading into 2026. The reefer segment in Michigan is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in MI.